November 26 Update
Updated: 5 days ago
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😎Your community, your stories — dive into this month’s Newsletter and see what’s happening in Barlaston‼️
Speedwatch (David)
Our Barlaston Group of Speedwatch Volunteers have now been active across the village for 8 years. Their continued roadside commitment during that period has certainly helped reduce the overall volume of speeding evident on our very busy roads - and, therefore, helped keep us safer too.
Throughout Barlaston the speed limit is 30mph. In the period January to September this year, across 33 sessions almost 250 vehicles have been recorded at speeds of 35mph or more. This included 60 at 40mph or more and 1 at 70mph! Safety advice letters have gone out from the Police to all those drivers recorded. Disappointingly, almost 1/3 of those letters have gone out to our local ST12 Post Code.
1-Hour Sessions are organised weekly, in groups of 3, during mornings or afternoons, subject to dry weather. If anyone has some spare time and would like to consider joining the Group or obtain more information please contact us barlastoncommunitygroup@gmail.com
Barlaston Village Hall (BVH) – October Highlights & Festive Events Clare Barnett (Bookings & Events Manager) 07947 429869
What a fantastic month we've had at BVH! It's been wonderful to see so many people coming together to enjoy our community events.
🍇Harvest at the Hall
Our Harvest at the Hall celebration brought together some wonderful home-grown produce, beautiful flowers, delicious homemade cakes and fantastic competition entries. Thank you to everyone who took part, visited or volunteered to make the afternoon such a lovely community occasion.
🎤Barlaston's Got Talent – What a Night! WOW! What an incredible evening we had at our very first event. A huge success, filled with wonderful performances, laughter, applause and a real sense of community spirit.
Our talented performers certainly gave us a night to remember, and we'd like to say an enormous thank you to everyone who took to the stage, supported the event and helped behind the scenes. A particularly special thank you goes to our three fabulous judges:
⭐Rev Helen Duckett, for once again giving her time and supporting our village events.
⭐Dawn, from our very own local professional duo Dawn and Joe, for sharing her musical experience and expertise. How lucky we are to have such wonderful home-grown talent!
⭐Mo Chaudry, for his enthusiasm and willingness to get involved in village life. We are incredibly grateful for his generosity in sponsoring our fantastic winner's trophy. It's wonderful to have someone so supportive of local community events.
Thank you to all three for making the evening extra special!
Attic Sale – Saturday 31st October
Thank you all, stallholders and visitors. Lovely community spirit and money raised for BVH.
Upcoming Events
🎬Film Night – Friday 20th November
We're getting Christmas started early with a screening of Christmas Karma !
Doors open 7pm, the film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are just £6 per person. Bring a cushion, a blanket and some popcorn, get cosy & enjoy a festive film night at your local Village Hall!
🎄Carols and Cakes – Sunday 6th December, 2pm – 4pm
Our much-loved Golden Agers Christmas Party is having a little refresh! Now organised by BVH, the event will be known as Carols and Cakes.
For just £5 per person, enjoy an afternoon of festive cheer, including delicious cakes, mulled wine, sherry and a Christmas singalong with our wonderful local duo Dawn and Joe.
We'll also have our traditional raffle and games of Irish Bingo, please remember to bring some cash to join in the fun!
🎟️Tickets for Film Night and Carols & Cakes on sale soon at Barlaston Village Stores.
🎅Give Your Christmas Decorations a New Home!
Are you changing your Christmas colour scheme this year? Or perhaps having a clear-out of decorations that are still in lovely condition, but you're simply ready for something different?
Barlaston Village Hall would love to give them a new home!
We're hoping to make the Hall look extra magical this Christmas and would especially welcome donations of larger, statement decorations, such as:
🎅 Large Christmas Gonks
🎄Large hanging wreaths
💂Nutcracker guards
✨Other beautiful, eye-catching Christmas decorations
We're not looking for tired or broken decorations, just lovely pieces that deserve another chance to shine!
We can arrange to collect donations, or you're very welcome to bring them along to Barlaston Village Hall on Friday 27th November, between 11am and 2pm, when our volunteers will be busy transforming the Hall for Christmas.
Please get in touch if you have something you think we could use. We'd be absolutely delighted to hear from you!
💚As always, a huge thank you to our volunteers, supporters and everyone who helps make Barlaston Village Hall such a special part of our community. We look forward to welcoming you to our festive events!
The BARLASTON IN BLOOM garden club enjoyed another lovely evening together in the Village Hall yesterday (2nd November). There was a relaxed and informal atmosphere with plenty of friendly chat, a lively question-and-answer session, a little plant swapping and a small raffle. With delicious pumpkin cupcakes and mince pies to enjoy, it was a perfect opportunity to share gardening tips, exchange ideas and catch up with fellow garden enthusiasts.
It was the last meeting of the year but if you’d like to keep in touch via the WhatsApp Group. please email barlastoncommunitygroup@gmail.com and we’ll pass your details on to Naomi. The next BiB meeting is scheduled for the 5th April. 😍🌻🌷
STROLLERS & STRIDERS
BARLASTON STROLLERS & STRIDERS started off the month with a great away-walk around Salt and Hopton which really blew away the cobwebs! Lots to see & fantastic company (as always 💖) We dropped in at the Holly Bush Pub in Salt for refreshments/food after the walk & more chatting.
We stayed local for the second walk and luckily the rain held off! This time we went to The Plume for refreshments 🍰☕and there was a lot of talk about plans for Christmas. 🎄🦌😍 New walkers were made welcome and thanks to George & Tony for the photos. 📷☺️
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please contact Sandie (Group Leader) on 07496 088544. November walks will be on Wednesday the 4th & 18th - we look forward to seeing you.🥾
The SILVER SURFERS team comprising Tech Gurus Steve and Tony, ably supported by Andrew.
For all your Phone, Tablet and Laptop problems, free support and troubleshooting.
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
This month 12th and 26th November, 10am - 12pm, Ruth Dickson Room at the Village Hall
You can also call our Gurus to make a home appointment if you have any tech problems:
07783 009194 or 07861 617932. 💻📱☕😊
BARLASTON WOMBLERS - RUBBISH NEWS:
There has been a lot of Wombling action around the village this month - 5 bags of litter from Cocknage Road in one morning‼️(which was picked up by Fit John of Streetscene the following day👏)
Thanks to Mandy, Margaret & Gordon and Joe & Heather for their regular efforts 👏
Remember there is always a supply of green bags at the Dougie Mac shop.
If you’d like to help keep Barlaston Beautiful please email the Womblers via barlastoncommunitygroup@gmail.com
Thank you!
FACEBOOK PHOTO COMPETITION: ️ ❤️🌞⚡ WE HAVE A WINNER ‼️
Congratulations 🏆 to LYNNE COATES for capturing 📷 this amazing image of 2 dogs in the clouds, one appearing to tap the other on the shoulder.
The theme was ‘Capture the Quirky’ and what perfect timing to capture a fleeting illusion.☁️
Well done Lynne and huge thanks to each of our competitors for their quirky & funny pics‼️
Next month’s theme will be ‘Christmas is Coming’🎄🎅🦌
Look out for details on how to enter towards the end of the month.
ST. JOHN’S PARISH CHURCH
During October, we celebrated Harvest. Our Church Harvest Festival was at the
beginning of the month – it was a lovely All-Age Service with Holy Communion and
the Church was full; and we collected many donations for The Alice Charity. We were
then joined later on in the month for Barlaston First School’s Harvest Service which
was another wonderful time of celebration with the children, staff and families.
As we look forward to November, we will be leading the Remembrance Sunday
Service on the Village Green on 8th November, 10.45 am. Then, in the afternoon,
there will be a Thanksgiving Service in Church at 4.00 pm as we remember our
Loved Ones. Everyone is very welcome to join us for both these services.
For further details about any of our services or activities, then please contact Revd.
Helen – Tel. 07972 523162. Do visit the church website https://stjohnsbarlaston.co.uk/
WARM SPACE (Sue Tudor)
The Barlaston Warm Space is every Friday Morning, 9.30 to 11.30am at Barlaston Health Centre. Always home made cake and all the tea and coffee you can drink. Open to all.
We recently supported Breast Cancer Awareness Day. We wore pink and invited Gill Brealey to talk to us about the Pink Sisters and Misters. A small raffle raised £50 for the Pinkies.
It was Halloween Prize Bingo on Friday 30th, plus a 86th Birthday party.
Coming up for November.
6th Nov. Social morning.
13th Nov. Design and Paint a Wine Glass.
20th Nov. Prize Bingo.
27th Nov. Stafford Borough Councillor Alec Sandiford. Life as a Borough Councillor.
4th Dec. Gill Hancock. Designing your own Christmas Table Arrangement.
11th Dec. Christmas Lunch at the fabulous Upper House.
18th December. It is Party Time.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Everyone.
Be friendly and kind to everyone you meet.
Sue, Val, Jill and Moira.✨🎅
BARLASTON MARKETS
* WARM WELCOME WEDNESDAY - 2nd Weds of the month
Mini market, seating for a sit and chat with friends and neighbours and free refreshments including home made cake.
📅 WED 11 Nov
🕑10AM - MIDDAY
📍BARLASTON METHODIST CHURCH, PARK DRIVE
In November, Sat 28th, we will be collaborating with St John's Church for a dual site Christmas market featuring a choir performance and a visit from Santa.
We hope to see you at one of our events soon.
For more information on all our events please visit our Facebook page at
BARLASTON HISTORY SNIPPETS
For those that are interested in local history, check out the Facebook group managed by historian & local resident Tim Cockin. Formerly a teacher, Tim is also an accomplished artist and author, having written several articles and books including The Parish Atlas of England and The Staffordshire Encyclopaedia. Tim manages two popular Facebook Groups: The Barlaston Wassail and Barlaston’s History Snippets which encourages residents to engage and share old photos, articles and newspaper cuttings etc. Tim is currently the holder of the ‘Villager of the Year’ award.
The Wassail is going ahead as usual this year 2026. Advance notice for those planning ahead: meet at 9.30pm, Barlaston Green carpark, New Year's Eve. The finale with the play is going to include this little man, representing the soul of Beornwulf, he who may have given his name to Barlaston. Join Tim Cockin for another spectacular night - NOT TO BE MISSED. ‼️
Barlaston Running Club : Weekly, evening local runs, please contact them through the Community Hub Facebook page.
Telephone 01782 354200
Book a Journey
Contact: Joe/Heather Poultney
Scheme Co-ordinators
Become a passenger if transport is difficult for you.
· 48 hrs notice required.
· Rates include 45 minutes waiting
· Longer waits require 2 bookings
· Rates based on 55p per mile from 01/06/26:
(*) +1 mile for drivers attending/returning from home address to client.
All rates are a guide as mileage depends on routes taken.
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